This tutorial addresses issues
on building a large semantic-oriented lexical resource. The talk focuses
on HowNet that the speaker has been engaged in developing. It will include,
(1) Overall picture of HowNet, (2) HowNet-based second resources, (3)
Comparison between HowNet and WordNet, SUMO, VerbNet, (4) Some typical
applications of HowNet.

Objectives for HowNet construction
General guidelines for HowNet design
A theoretical issue
What is HowNet
Philosophy of HowNet
History of HowNet developing
Current work of development
Present status
Major components of HowNet